adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Well, let it be; through all the maze of trouble His plots and base oppression must create, I’ll shape myself a way to higher things, And who will say ’tis wrong?
advantagenounUS /ædˈvæntɪdʒ/
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading It was therefore necessary, that Fitzurse should open to them new prospects of advantage, and remind them of those which they at present enjoyed.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Well, let it be; through all the maze of trouble His plots and base oppression must create, I’ll shape myself a way to higher things, And who will say ’tis wrong?
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading And yet he thinks,—ha, ha, ha, ha,—he thinks I am the tool and servant of his will.
AndconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And yet he thinks,—ha, ha, ha, ha,—he thinks I am the tool and servant of his will.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was therefore necessary, that Fitzurse should open to them new prospects of advantage, and remind them of those which they at present enjoyed.
attachedadjectiveUS /əˈtætʃt/
being joined in close association
From this reading Few of these were attached to him from inclination, and none from personal regard.
basenounUS /beɪs/
installation from which a military force initiates operations
From this reading Well, let it be; through all the maze of trouble His plots and base oppression must create, I’ll shape myself a way to higher things, And who will say ’tis wrong?
BASILnounUS /ˈbæzəl/
any of several Old World tropical aromatic annual or perennial herbs of the genus Ocimum
From this reading BASIL, A TRAGEDY No spider ever took more pains to repair the shattered meshes of his web, than did Waldemar Fitzurse to reunite and combine the scattered members of Prince John’s cabal.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Well, let it be; through all the maze of trouble His plots and base oppression must create, I’ll shape myself a way to higher things, And who will say ’tis wrong?
cabalnounUS /kəˈbɑːl/
a clique (often secret) that seeks power usually through intrigue
From this reading BASIL, A TRAGEDY No spider ever took more pains to repair the shattered meshes of his web, than did Waldemar Fitzurse to reunite and combine the scattered members of Prince John’s cabal.
combineverbUS /ˈkɑːmbaɪn/
have or possess in combination
From this reading BASIL, A TRAGEDY No spider ever took more pains to repair the shattered meshes of his web, than did Waldemar Fitzurse to reunite and combine the scattered members of Prince John’s cabal.
createverbUS /kriˈeɪt/
make or cause to be or to become
From this reading Well, let it be; through all the maze of trouble His plots and base oppression must create, I’ll shape myself a way to higher things, And who will say ’tis wrong?
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading BASIL, A TRAGEDY No spider ever took more pains to repair the shattered meshes of his web, than did Waldemar Fitzurse to reunite and combine the scattered members of Prince John’s cabal.
enjoyedverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪd/
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading It was therefore necessary, that Fitzurse should open to them new prospects of advantage, and remind them of those which they at present enjoyed.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading BASIL, A TRAGEDY No spider ever took more pains to repair the shattered meshes of his web, than did Waldemar Fitzurse to reunite and combine the scattered members of Prince John’s cabal.
FewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Few of these were attached to him from inclination, and none from personal regard.
Fitzurse
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading BASIL, A TRAGEDY No spider ever took more pains to repair the shattered meshes of his web, than did Waldemar Fitzurse to reunite and combine the scattered members of Prince John’s cabal.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Few of these were attached to him from inclination, and none from personal regard.
hanounUS /hɑː/
(astronomy) the angular distance of a celestial point measured westward along the celestial equator from the zenith crossing; the right ascension for an observer at a particular location and time of day
From this reading And yet he thinks,—ha, ha, ha, ha,—he thinks I am the tool and servant of his will.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And yet he thinks,—ha, ha, ha, ha,—he thinks I am the tool and servant of his will.
higheradjectiveUS /ˈhaɪər/
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading Well, let it be; through all the maze of trouble His plots and base oppression must create, I’ll shape myself a way to higher things, And who will say ’tis wrong?
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Few of these were attached to him from inclination, and none from personal regard.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading And yet he thinks,—ha, ha, ha, ha,—he thinks I am the tool and servant of his will.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading And yet he thinks,—ha, ha, ha, ha,—he thinks I am the tool and servant of his will.
I'll
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Well, let it be; through all the maze of trouble His plots and base oppression must create, I’ll shape myself a way to higher things, And who will say ’tis wrong?
inclinationnounUS /ˌɪnkləˈneɪʃən/
an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading Few of these were attached to him from inclination, and none from personal regard.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Well, let it be; through all the maze of trouble His plots and base oppression must create, I’ll shape myself a way to higher things, And who will say ’tis wrong?
John'snounUS /dʒɑːnz/
possessive form of “john” — a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading BASIL, A TRAGEDY No spider ever took more pains to repair the shattered meshes of his web, than did Waldemar Fitzurse to reunite and combine the scattered members of Prince John’s cabal.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Well, let it be; through all the maze of trouble His plots and base oppression must create, I’ll shape myself a way to higher things, And who will say ’tis wrong?
mazenounUS /meɪz/
complex system of paths or tunnels in which it is easy to get lost
From this reading Well, let it be; through all the maze of trouble His plots and base oppression must create, I’ll shape myself a way to higher things, And who will say ’tis wrong?
membersnounUS /ˈmembərz/
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading BASIL, A TRAGEDY No spider ever took more pains to repair the shattered meshes of his web, than did Waldemar Fitzurse to reunite and combine the scattered members of Prince John’s cabal.
meshesnounUS /ˈmeʃɪz/
plural of “mesh” — the number of openings per linear inch of a screen; measures size of particles
From this reading BASIL, A TRAGEDY No spider ever took more pains to repair the shattered meshes of his web, than did Waldemar Fitzurse to reunite and combine the scattered members of Prince John’s cabal.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading BASIL, A TRAGEDY No spider ever took more pains to repair the shattered meshes of his web, than did Waldemar Fitzurse to reunite and combine the scattered members of Prince John’s cabal.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Well, let it be; through all the maze of trouble His plots and base oppression must create, I’ll shape myself a way to higher things, And who will say ’tis wrong?
myselfpronounUS /ˌmaɪˈself/
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading Well, let it be; through all the maze of trouble His plots and base oppression must create, I’ll shape myself a way to higher things, And who will say ’tis wrong?
necessaryadjectiveUS /ˈnesəseri/
absolutely essential
From this reading It was therefore necessary, that Fitzurse should open to them new prospects of advantage, and remind them of those which they at present enjoyed.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading It was therefore necessary, that Fitzurse should open to them new prospects of advantage, and remind them of those which they at present enjoyed.
NodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading BASIL, A TRAGEDY No spider ever took more pains to repair the shattered meshes of his web, than did Waldemar Fitzurse to reunite and combine the scattered members of Prince John’s cabal.
nonepronounUS /nʌn/
not one, and not any
From this reading Few of these were attached to him from inclination, and none from personal regard.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading And yet he thinks,—ha, ha, ha, ha,—he thinks I am the tool and servant of his will.
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading It was therefore necessary, that Fitzurse should open to them new prospects of advantage, and remind them of those which they at present enjoyed.
oppressionnounUS /əˈpreʃən/
the act of subjugating by cruelty
From this reading Well, let it be; through all the maze of trouble His plots and base oppression must create, I’ll shape myself a way to higher things, And who will say ’tis wrong?
painsnounUS /peɪnz/
an effortful attempt to attain a goal
From this reading BASIL, A TRAGEDY No spider ever took more pains to repair the shattered meshes of his web, than did Waldemar Fitzurse to reunite and combine the scattered members of Prince John’s cabal.
personaladjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrsɪnəl/
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading Few of these were attached to him from inclination, and none from personal regard.
plotsnounUS /plɑːts/
plural of “plot” — a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
From this reading Well, let it be; through all the maze of trouble His plots and base oppression must create, I’ll shape myself a way to higher things, And who will say ’tis wrong?
presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading It was therefore necessary, that Fitzurse should open to them new prospects of advantage, and remind them of those which they at present enjoyed.
PrincenounUS /prɪns/
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading BASIL, A TRAGEDY No spider ever took more pains to repair the shattered meshes of his web, than did Waldemar Fitzurse to reunite and combine the scattered members of Prince John’s cabal.
prospectsnounUS /ˈprɑːspekts/
plural of “prospect” — the possibility of future success
From this reading It was therefore necessary, that Fitzurse should open to them new prospects of advantage, and remind them of those which they at present enjoyed.
regardnounUS /rɪˈɡɑːrd/
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Few of these were attached to him from inclination, and none from personal regard.
remindverbUS /riˈmaɪnd/
put in the mind of someone
From this reading It was therefore necessary, that Fitzurse should open to them new prospects of advantage, and remind them of those which they at present enjoyed.
repairnounUS /rɪˈper/
the act of putting something in working order again
From this reading BASIL, A TRAGEDY No spider ever took more pains to repair the shattered meshes of his web, than did Waldemar Fitzurse to reunite and combine the scattered members of Prince John’s cabal.
reuniteverbUS /ˌriːuːˈnaɪt/
have a reunion; unite again
From this reading BASIL, A TRAGEDY No spider ever took more pains to repair the shattered meshes of his web, than did Waldemar Fitzurse to reunite and combine the scattered members of Prince John’s cabal.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading Well, let it be; through all the maze of trouble His plots and base oppression must create, I’ll shape myself a way to higher things, And who will say ’tis wrong?
scatteredadjectiveUS /ˈskætərd/
occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space
From this reading BASIL, A TRAGEDY No spider ever took more pains to repair the shattered meshes of his web, than did Waldemar Fitzurse to reunite and combine the scattered members of Prince John’s cabal.
servantnounUS /ˈsɜːrvənt/
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading And yet he thinks,—ha, ha, ha, ha,—he thinks I am the tool and servant of his will.
shapenounUS /ʃeɪp/
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading Well, let it be; through all the maze of trouble His plots and base oppression must create, I’ll shape myself a way to higher things, And who will say ’tis wrong?
shatteredadjectiveUS /ˈʃætərd/
ruined or disrupted
From this reading BASIL, A TRAGEDY No spider ever took more pains to repair the shattered meshes of his web, than did Waldemar Fitzurse to reunite and combine the scattered members of Prince John’s cabal.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It was therefore necessary, that Fitzurse should open to them new prospects of advantage, and remind them of those which they at present enjoyed.
spidernounUS /ˈspaɪdər/
predatory arachnid with eight legs, two poison fangs, two feelers, and usually two silk-spinning organs at the back end of the body; they spin silk to make cocoons for eggs or traps for prey
From this reading BASIL, A TRAGEDY No spider ever took more pains to repair the shattered meshes of his web, than did Waldemar Fitzurse to reunite and combine the scattered members of Prince John’s cabal.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading BASIL, A TRAGEDY No spider ever took more pains to repair the shattered meshes of his web, than did Waldemar Fitzurse to reunite and combine the scattered members of Prince John’s cabal.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was therefore necessary, that Fitzurse should open to them new prospects of advantage, and remind them of those which they at present enjoyed.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading And yet he thinks,—ha, ha, ha, ha,—he thinks I am the tool and servant of his will.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It was therefore necessary, that Fitzurse should open to them new prospects of advantage, and remind them of those which they at present enjoyed.
thereforeadverbUS /ˈðerfɔːr/
for that reason; as a result
From this reading It was therefore necessary, that Fitzurse should open to them new prospects of advantage, and remind them of those which they at present enjoyed.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Few of these were attached to him from inclination, and none from personal regard.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was therefore necessary, that Fitzurse should open to them new prospects of advantage, and remind them of those which they at present enjoyed.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Well, let it be; through all the maze of trouble His plots and base oppression must create, I’ll shape myself a way to higher things, And who will say ’tis wrong?
thinksnounUS /θɪŋks/
plural of “think” — an instance of deliberate thinking
From this reading And yet he thinks,—ha, ha, ha, ha,—he thinks I am the tool and servant of his will.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading It was therefore necessary, that Fitzurse should open to them new prospects of advantage, and remind them of those which they at present enjoyed.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Well, let it be; through all the maze of trouble His plots and base oppression must create, I’ll shape myself a way to higher things, And who will say ’tis wrong?
tisnounUS /tɪz/
plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite
From this reading Well, let it be; through all the maze of trouble His plots and base oppression must create, I’ll shape myself a way to higher things, And who will say ’tis wrong?
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Well, let it be; through all the maze of trouble His plots and base oppression must create, I’ll shape myself a way to higher things, And who will say ’tis wrong?
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading BASIL, A TRAGEDY No spider ever took more pains to repair the shattered meshes of his web, than did Waldemar Fitzurse to reunite and combine the scattered members of Prince John’s cabal.
toolnounUS /tuːl/
an implement used in the practice of a vocation
From this reading And yet he thinks,—ha, ha, ha, ha,—he thinks I am the tool and servant of his will.
TRAGEDYnounUS /ˈtrædʒədi/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading BASIL, A TRAGEDY No spider ever took more pains to repair the shattered meshes of his web, than did Waldemar Fitzurse to reunite and combine the scattered members of Prince John’s cabal.
troublenounUS /ˈtrʌbəl/
a source of difficulty
From this reading Well, let it be; through all the maze of trouble His plots and base oppression must create, I’ll shape myself a way to higher things, And who will say ’tis wrong?
Waldemar
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading BASIL, A TRAGEDY No spider ever took more pains to repair the shattered meshes of his web, than did Waldemar Fitzurse to reunite and combine the scattered members of Prince John’s cabal.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was therefore necessary, that Fitzurse should open to them new prospects of advantage, and remind them of those which they at present enjoyed.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Well, let it be; through all the maze of trouble His plots and base oppression must create, I’ll shape myself a way to higher things, And who will say ’tis wrong?
webnounUS /web/
an intricate network suggesting something that was formed by weaving or interweaving
From this reading BASIL, A TRAGEDY No spider ever took more pains to repair the shattered meshes of his web, than did Waldemar Fitzurse to reunite and combine the scattered members of Prince John’s cabal.
WelladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Well, let it be; through all the maze of trouble His plots and base oppression must create, I’ll shape myself a way to higher things, And who will say ’tis wrong?
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Few of these were attached to him from inclination, and none from personal regard.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was therefore necessary, that Fitzurse should open to them new prospects of advantage, and remind them of those which they at present enjoyed.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Well, let it be; through all the maze of trouble His plots and base oppression must create, I’ll shape myself a way to higher things, And who will say ’tis wrong?
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading And yet he thinks,—ha, ha, ha, ha,—he thinks I am the tool and servant of his will.
wrongadjectiveUS /rɔːŋ/
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading Well, let it be; through all the maze of trouble His plots and base oppression must create, I’ll shape myself a way to higher things, And who will say ’tis wrong?
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading And yet he thinks,—ha, ha, ha, ha,—he thinks I am the tool and servant of his will.
